Hypokalemia may lead to an irregular heartbeat, also known as arrhythmia. Some arrhythmias can be life threatening without treatment, but restoring potassium levels may help reverse symptoms alongside ...

Doctors might be overlooking a common cause of high blood pressure New guidelines recommend screening for primary aldosteronism Too much of the hormone aldosterone causes low potassium and high sodium ...

Vitamin B12 is generally safe, but rare reactions like allergies or skin flare-ups can occur. Serious side effects are uncommon, but high-dose treatment for deficiency can occasionally cause low ...

NEEDED. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO HAVE LOW POTASSIUM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR ERNESTINE WRIGHT SAYS ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE PLAY A ROLE HERE. WOMEN’S BODY ...